What's Being Done — And What You Can Do To Help!
Below is a list of climate change-related projects in Nunavut. Some are complete, while others are ongoing, and offer a way for local residents to get involved:
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Climate Change Projects
Community Research Projects
| Project Title | Project Categories | Post Date | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Map and Summary Database of Permafrost Temperatures in Nunavut, Canada | Landscape, Permafrost, Resource Development, Temperature, Terrestrial Environment | 08-12-2013 |
The Geological Survey of Canada has developed a summary database and map of recent permafrost temperatures for Nunavut Canada. |
| Apex River Project | Watershed | 05-12-2015 |
Water sources and change for the Apex River, Iqaluit: We started this research project studying the Apex River in 2013 to determine how the river h |
| C-Change – Coastal Climate Adaptation Strategies | Sea Level | 04-09-2013 |
The C-Change Project is a joint funded project with SSHRC and IDRC, headquartered out of the Telfer School of Management at the University of Ottaw |
| Climate Change Adaptation Project - Permafrost Thaw and River Erosion in Kugluk Territorial Park | Heritage, Permafrost, Terrestrial Environment, Tourism | 05-10-2018 |
The Kugluk Territorial Parks Project is a Climate Change Adaptation project by the Climate Change Secretariat in partnership with Nunavut Parks and Special Places. This project addresses the impacts of climate change being experienced in the Kugluk Territorial Park with an end goal of adapting to those environmental changes. |
| Climate Change and Health Research: Photovoice Workshop for Youth | Food Security, Health & Disease, IQ, Landscape, Permafrost, Plants, Sea Ice & Ice, Sea Level, Temperature, Terrestrial Environment, Traditional Activities | 12-01-2014 |
Qaujigiartiit Health Research Centre hosted a 3-day youth photovoice research training workshop from September 26-28, 2014. |
| Climate Communication and Adaptation: Engaging Maritime Publics | Animals, Landscape, Sea Ice & Ice, Traditional Activities | 02-17-2017 |
This research on climate change communication compares maritime communities in diverse climate zones to identify differences and similarities in local perceptions of climate change and global climate action, and associated effects on local participation in environmental management. |
| Community adaptation in a changing Arctic | IQ, Landscape, Permafrost, Sea Ice & Ice | 04-09-2013 |
Communities across the Canadian Arctic are exposed and sensitive to changes in social, political, cultural environmental and economic |
| Effects of climate change on the Arctic wildlife | Animals | 04-09-2013 |
Many northern ecosystems are undergoing major shifts related to climate change. |
| Evaluation Adaptation to Climate Change in Nunavut, Canada | Landscape, Permafrost, Terrestrial Environment | 04-28-2015 |
This three part project started in fall 2014 assesses the current state of government-driven adaptation in Nunavut, including linkages, barriers, a |
| Exploring Inuit Artistic Voice about Arctic Environmental and Sea Ice Change | Heritage, Plants, Sea Ice & Ice, Sea Level, Terrestrial Environment, Weather & Precipitation | 07-07-2015 |
The purpose of this doctoral research is to engage with artists to explore the perspectives of Inuit artists about environmental change, specifical |